A lot of interesting discussion and polls over the last week since the provincial election in Ontario trying to come up with “THE” reason why people didn’t vote. As you are aware, the voter participation in our last election was the lowest in MANY MANY years. Here in Halton the number was below even the provincial average. The Champion covers it here.
So to those who voted, I say THANK YOU for taking the time to learn the platforms, talk to the candidates and take the time to head to either the advance polls or on election day to exercise your right to vote.
NOW…to those who didn’t vote don’t get me wrong. I am NOT saying you were wrong because many people didn’t vote for different reasons. The party leaders didn’t “speak directly to you” … you didn’t agree with any of the party platforms … you didn’t like any of the candidates who were running…
No matter what your reason for NOT voting, Id like to hear from you. Why didn’t you? Was it lack of opportunity? Did the local candidates not impress you? Were the leaders of the provincial parties out of touch?
Take some time and post a comment here on my blog and let me know.
Also, what would it take to get you to vote? What can “we” do as elected officials do or say to change your mind about not voting?
I look forward to hearing your comments.
I’ll see you at the doors.